GIGABYTE unveiled its Intel B860 and AMD B850 series motherboards at CES 2025, showcasing a strong lineup tailored for mid-range gaming and PC-building enthusiasts. These motherboards are designed to complement the latest Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors, offering…
[CES 2025] 10 new models grace the list for ASUS/ROG’s Intel B860 motherboards
ASUS and ROG unveiled their new B860 chipset lineup at CES 2025, specifically designed for Intel’s non-K SKUs of the Core Ultra 200S series processors. This lineup includes popular families like ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, and Prime, each packed with…
[CES 2025] Intel expands Core Ultra 200S family with new non-K variants at 11 SKUs
Intel’s Arrow Lake-S CPUs represent a significant shift in Team Blue’s design philosophy, moving away from its traditional “anything for the highest boost clock” approach in favor of prioritizing power efficiency. This shift was already evident in last year’s unlocked…
[CES 2025] ASUS showcases new lightest Copilot+ laptop Zenbook A14 as well as loads of refresh for existing Vivobook and Zenbook models
ASUS showcased its latest innovations at CES 2025, emphasizing advancements in AI-driven technology and sustainability through the new Copilot+ laptop series, which includes an annual refresh plan. Among the highlights is the Zenbook A14, which stands out as the world’s…
[CES 2025] New Intel Core Ultra 200HX/200H nerfs NPU performance in exchange for more general clock speeds for gaming
Intel has unveiled its latest Core Ultra 200HX and Core Ultra 200H processors, introducing six and five SKUs, respectively, in their initial lineup. Designed to elevate laptop computing, these chips bring a balance between performance and power efficiency. While the…
[CES 2025] MSI debuts new B860 and H810 motherboards for the non-K Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs
MSI has officially unveiled its latest range of motherboards designed for the Intel B860 and H810 chipsets, aiming to deliver user-focused features for the mainstream market. The B860 chipset is the mid-range option, offering PCIe 5.0 slots, an associated M.2…
MSI releases BIOS to address Intel Arrow Lake desktop CPU performance issues
MSI has begun rolling out the final BIOS update to resolve issues with Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs on the Z890 platform. Currently, the MEG Z890 ACE is the only model with the BIOS update listed on MSI’s website. This update,…
64-bit instruction set x86S sets foot into grave as Intel sunsets the initiative
Intel’s recent decision to abandon the x86S specification may reflect a strategic shift, potentially influenced by leadership changes at the top. The move announced amidst broader restructuring efforts, signals a renewed focus on priorities as the company distances itself from…
Intel Arc ‘Battlemage’ GPU announced from US$219 and aims to steal some of the 1080p/1440p gaming market share
Intel has officially unveiled the Arc B-Series GPU or the ‘Battlemage’ series as we know and same as last-gen, Team Blue is gunning for the budget-conscious and value-focused PC users, first with the Arc B580 and Arc B570. Following the…
Intel’s Leadership Shakeup: Gelsinger Steps Down
Intel’s Leadership Shakeup: Gelsinger Steps DownIn a surprising move, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has announced his retirement, effective December 1, 2024. This decision comes after a tumultuous period for the tech giant, marked by declining market share and increasing competition…
Intel and AMD joins hand in attempt to ward off the Arm invasion against x86
Intel and AMD have announced a new strategic partnership through the creation of the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group. While Intel and AMD first teamed up under IBM’s leadership back in 1978 when Intel launched its x86 microprocessor, their rivalry truly…
ASUS/ROG showcases it Z890 lineup from high end models to value buys
ASUS has officially unveiled the list of models that it will be offering for Intel’s new Z890 chipset. For the ROG family, we have the flagship MAXIMUS-class models of EXTREME, APEX, and HERO while the Strix family continues the GAMING…
‘Arrow Lake’ Intel Core Ultra 200S series announced from US$294; Superior power efficiency rather than brute computing prowess this time around
Intel has officially announced the Core Ultra 200S series desktop processors globally, bringing the new power-saving architecture to the masses while maintaining fairly competitive raw performance metrics. After getting the mobile market’s Lunar Lake processors from TSMC, Team Blue is…
GIGABYTE/AORUS is ready to get ahead of the Z890 game with AORUS AI SNATCH feature
Similar to other leading brands, GIGABYTE and its gaming division AORUS are set to launch their Z890 motherboard lineup worldwide, designed to support Intel’s new Core Ultra 200S series desktop processors. The Z890 series features GIGABYTE’s D5 Bionic Corsa technology,…
MSI introduces its Z890 lineup for Intel Core Ultra 200S with 4 tiers of motherboards
MSI has officially launched its latest Z890 motherboard series, designed for Intel’s new Core Ultra 200S desktop processors. Fans of the new Arrow Lake-based processors will be able to grab 1 of 5 available SKUs including the Core Ultra 9…